If you’re here because you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide, know this first: you are not alone. The pain you’re feeling is real, and so is the possibility of healing. No matter how dark things feel right now, there is help, and there is hope.

At Hope Floats Here, we believe that talking about suicide doesn’t make things worse, it makes things safer. Reaching out is not a sign of weakness. It’s a step toward staying.

Suicidal thoughts can come in quiet waves or sharp, overwhelming moments. They often grow from feelings of hopelessness, isolation, or emotional pain that feels too big to carry alone. But you don’t have to carry it alone.

There is a path forward, it starts with knowing you are not broken and that this moment does not define you.

If you’re in crisis or feeling unsafe, please reach out for immediate help:

• Call or text 988 – The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7
• Go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 if there is an immediate danger
• Reach out to someone you trust – a friend, family member, therapist, or crisis counselor

Crisis support isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about having someone there until you can breathe again.

There are compassionate, evidence-based ways to support someone in crisis and to stabilize and protect your own mental health. Common interventions include:

• Crisis Intervention – Hotlines, crisis centers, and emergency services help ensure immediate safety
• Safety Planning – Creating a personal plan that includes coping tools, warning signs, and trusted contacts
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Helps shift deeply ingrained thought patterns that contribute to suicidal ideation
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – Combines CBT with mindfulness to manage intense emotions and reduce self-harming behaviors
• Medication – Antidepressants or mood stabilizers may support mental health in the long term
• Psychotherapy – A safe space to explore pain, develop coping skills, and find meaning again
• Hospitalization – Short-term inpatient care may be necessary to ensure safety and provide intensive support
• Support Groups – Sharing space with others who understand can reduce feelings of isolation
• Ongoing Care – Consistent follow-ups with therapists or mental health professionals help prevent relapse

When suicidal thoughts arise, even small steps can be acts of survival and self-compassion:

• Ground yourself. Use your senses and name five things you can see, four you can touch, three you can hear.
• Create distance. Remind yourself that thoughts are not facts. You don’t have to act on what you’re feeling.
• Reach out. Talk to someone who can hold space for your pain without judgment.
• Use your safety plan. Review the steps and reminders that have helped before.
• Wait. Give yourself one more hour. One more morning. One more try.

If you’re also living with depression, anxiety, or emotional self-care challenges, these pages are here to support the broader picture of what you’re feeling.

If someone you care about is struggling, don’t be afraid to ask directly if they’re thinking about suicide. Your presence, your calm, and your listening can make a difference.

• Let them speak freely. Don’t try to fix, just listen.
• Help them connect to resources like 988 or a mental health professional.
• Don’t promise secrecy. Safety comes first.
• Follow up. Check in. Remind them they’re not alone.

You don’t have to be perfect to be helpful. Just stay close.

No matter what your thoughts are telling you, there is more ahead for you. There is support. There is healing. There is still time for joy, connection, and meaning.

You matter. Your story isn’t over. There’s still room for hope. Visit our Contact Us page if you’re ready to talk or just be heard.